THE IRISH WOLFHOUNDS have been beaten 14-10 by England Saxons at The Sportsground this evening.
The Irish had started well, with a converted Kevin McLoughlin try and a Paddy Jackson penalty giving them a 10-0 lead at half-time.
However, the hosts failed to emulate this display in the second period.
Two George Ford penalties brought England back to within four points of their opponents, and a Will Frazer try on 67 minutes gave them the lead for the first time in the game.
Another Ford penalty, this time from the half-way, put England four points ahead, and the Irish failed to recover thereafter.
Like a fine wine
The offload to earls and the pat on the back before he’s even scored is class. He’s is a rich vein of form at the moment.
Billy’s having a great season, hope he sticks around for a few more.
Why no Ireland call up?
@Tomás O’Loughlin: wrong club
@Tomás O’Loughlin: serious question. Is Roux better?
@Brian Les: I think he is.
@Bungee Aky: yawn…. very original. He wouldn’t start for Ireland if Toner and Ryan are fit and if Henderson was fit he would be on the bench. Otherwise Beirne would cover second row.
There is a pecking order and it has nothing to do with club my good man. You knew that though.
P.s, didn’t Schmidt give Holland his first Ireland cap?
@Tomás O’Loughlin: Great question…